Commercial Construction Estimator

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to lead the estimating and bidding process on our Pre-Construction team. You will manage takeoffs, pricing, bid submissions, and post-bid analysis to ensure competitive, profitable work across projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree in Construction Management and 5+ years of commercial estimating experience, with proficiency in Excel and takeoff software. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of unit costs, market trends, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for assigned projects - conceptual through final bid.
• Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, bid summaries, and bid submissions.
• Coordinate with subs/suppliers and manage bid day logistics.
• Prepare budgets for negotiated work and design-build projects.
• Analyze post-bid results and support project turnover to operations.
• Maintain and update the estimating database.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

On-Screen Takeoff

ICE

Job description

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Pre-Construction team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the estimating and bidding process to secure profitable work. From initial document review to final bid submission and project turnover, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our projects are competitively and accurately priced.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for assigned projects - conceptual through final bid
• Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, bid summaries, and bid submissions
• Coordinate with subs/suppliers and manage bid day logistics
• Prepare budgets for negotiated work and design-build projects
• Analyze post-bid results and support project turnover to operations
• Maintain and update the estimating database

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong understanding of unit costs, market trends, and cost drivers

Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, On-Screen Takeoff, and ICE
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail
• Effective at building relationships with subcontractors and team members

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.